Keith McMillen Instruments SoftStep Bedienungsanleitung
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SoftStep Z
SoftStep
Reference Manual
Keith McMillen
INSTRUMENTS
SoftStep
Version 2.0
February 2014
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Created by Keith McMillen, Conner Lacy, Chuck Carlson, Evan Adams, Evan Bogunia, Diane Douglas,
Tom Ferguson, Matt Hettich, David Hishinuma, Sarah Howe, Daniel McAnulty, Dennis Saputelli, Dustin
Schultz, Barry Threw, Nick Wang, Carson Whitley, and Steve Wright
This reference manual was written by Carson Whitley.
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INSTRUMENTS
Table Of Contents
...................................................................................................Welcome!6
................................................................................Questions? Feedback? Contact Us!!6
..................................................................................1.0 Before You Begin!8
............................................................................1.1 What’s In The SoftStep Package?!8
..................................................................1.2 What’s In The MIDI Expander Package?!8
..............................................................................................1.3 System Requirements!8
....................................................................................1.4 Conventions In This Manual!9
..................................................................................2.0 Getting Started!11
..............................................................................................2.1 SoftStep Hardware!11
....................................................................................................2.1.1 Overview!11
.........................................................................................................2.1.2 Specs!12
....................................................................................2.2 MIDI Expander Hardware!13
....................................................................................................2.2.1 Overview!13
.........................................................................................................2.2.2 Specs!14
.............................................................................................2.3 Connecting SoftStep!15
............................................................................................2.3.1 To A Computer!15
..................................................................................................2.3.2 To An iPad!16
......................................................................................2.3.3 To MIDI Hardware!17
....................................................................2.3.4 To MIDI Hardware + Computer!18
.....................................................................................2.4 Factory Presets Overview!19
..................................................................................................2.4.1 The Presets!19
.....................................................................................2.4.2 Customizing Presets!20
........................................................................................3.0 Basic Editor!22
......................................................................................................3.1 Main Window!22
...........................................................................................................3.1.1 Keys!22
.......................................................................................................3.1.2 Settings!23
........................................................................................................3.1.3 Presets!24
.....................................................................................................3.1.4 Nav Pad!24
.......................................................................................3.1.5 Menu Bar Options!25
.......................................................................3.1.6 Message Types (Basic Editor)!26
.........................................................................................3.1.7 Display Behavior!28
.......................................................................3.1.8 Factory Presets (Basic Editor)!29
.................................................................................4.0 Advanced Editor!32
......................................................................................4.1 Main Window Overview!32
...................................................................................................4.1.1 Key Boxes!33
......................................................................................4.1.2 Display Name Box!33
.............................................................................................4.1.3 Presets Section!33
......................................................................4.2 Key Modulation Window Overview!35
....................................................................................................4.2.1 Overview!35
....................................................................................................4.2.2 Modlines!35
...................................................................................4.2.3 LED+Display Settings!39
......................................................................................................4.2.4 Counter!40
..................................................................................4.2.5 Add/Delete Modlines!40
.....................................................................4.2.6 Nav Pad Modulation Window!41
.....................................................................................................4.3 Setlist Window!42
..................................................................................................4.4 Settings Window!43
....................................................................................................4.4.1 Overview!43
.................................................................................................4.4.2 Global Tab!43
.....................................................................................................4.4.3 Keys Tab!44
......................................................................................................4.4.4 I/O Tab!45
...................................................................................................4.4.5 Pedal Tab!47
...................................................................4.5 Menu Bar Options (Advanced Editor)!48
.........................................................................................4.6 Hosted vs. Standalone!50
......................................................................................................4.7 SoftStep Ports!51
...........................................................................................5.0 Appendix!54
...............................................................................................................5.1 Sources!54
.................................................................................5.2 Message Types (Advanced)!59
.................................................................................................................5.3 Tables!62
.....................................................................................................................5.4 Inits!63
....................................................................................................5.5 Display Modes!64
..........................................................................................................5.6 LED Modes!64
................................................................................5.7 External Control Of SoftStep!66
.............................................................................5.7.1 Controlling SoftStep LEDs!66
.........................................................................5.7.2 Controlling SoftStep Display!66
......................................................5.7.3 Changing Presets With Program Changes!67
............................................................................5.7.4 Using The MIDI Expander!67
..............................................................5.8 Factory Presets Guide (Advanced Editor)!67
..............................................................................5.9 MIDI Note Naming Reference!72
............................................................................5.10 - Changes From SoftStep v1.21!73
.............................................................................................5.11 - Safety Precautions!75
Welcome
Hello, and welcome to the SoftStep reference manual! The mere act of opening this document is a
huge step toward mastering the SoftStep.
The SoftStep is a highly customizable foot controller. Control effects racks, MIDI hardware, popular
(and not so popular) audio/video software, and more! Musicians can expand their control while
simultaneously reducing the size of their gear.
The purpose of this document is to provide a resource with helpful, detailed information regarding the
use of the SoftStep and SoftStep software.
Questions? Feedback? Contact Us!
Any questions or feedback that may come up regarding the SoftStep or its software can be directed to
us here:
•Technical Support: www.keithmcmillen.com/support
•General Questions: www.keithmcmillen.com/company/contact
•Forum: forum.keithmcmillen.com
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1.0 Before You Begin
This section contains a few things to know before diving in to the SoftStep world.
It’s okay to be overwhelmed with all of the options available. The SoftStep is a highly customizable
controller, and with customization comes complexity. Like with all things, improvement comes with
practice.
1.1 What’s In The SoftStep Package?
The following items should be included in each SoftStep box (quantities will be in parentheses):
(1) SoftStep
(1) USB A to USB B cable — 15ft.
(1) SoftStep protective sleeve
(1) 3.5mm (1/8”) to 1/4” expression pedal adapter
1.2 What’s In The MIDI Expander Package?
The following items should be included in each KMI MIDI Expander box:
(1) MIDI Expander
(1) USB Power Supply (5V, 500mA) (includes power converter blades)
(1) USB A to USB B cable (for connecting the Expander to the power supply)
(1) USB A to mini-USB B cable (for connecting the SoftStep to the Expander)
1.3 System Requirements
Hardware
The SoftStep is a class-compliant USB MIDI device —"it will work with any hardware or software
that supports MIDI.
The SoftStep hardware itself will work on any operating system (assuming there is native USB and
MIDI support). It can even work with computers that may not be able to run the editors but still
support USB 2.0 and MIDI (editing presets will have to be done on another computer in this case).
Software
The SoftStep editors have more specific requirements than the SoftStep hardware.
Mac
•Mac OS 10.5 or later
•Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or greater
•Roughly 100 MB free hard disk space
•A SoftStep 1 or SoftStep 2 foot controller (both are fully compatible with the 2.0 software)
1.4 Conventions In This Manual
Here are a few notes on the formatting of this document:
•denotes an important note or piece of information —"a “head’s up” symbol.
•Any graphical representation of the SoftStep hardware will use images of the SoftStep 2 hardware
throughout the manual, but all information (unless explicitly noted) applies to SoftStep 1 hardware
as well.
•Important SoftStep-related terms may appear in bold, underlined text —"e.g. setlist. This means
there is a section of the manual related to the emboldened term. Clicking on the text will jump to that
section in the manual.
•The term “port” will be used often throughout this manual. “Port” can refer to a physical port (e.g. a
USB port) or it can refer to a virtual MIDI port or bus (used in audio software on computers/tablets
to send and receive MIDI data).
•When referring to a virtual MIDI “port” or “bus”, the term “port” will be used.
•The term “TRS cable” will appear in the manual —"this is also commonly referred to as a “stereo
cable”.
•Any measurement value followed by double quotes (“) denotes inches. Measurement values
followed by a single quote (‘) denotes feet —"e.g. 1/4” refers to one-quarter inch and 3’ refers to
three feet.
•“MIDI cable” will be used throughout the manual when referring to a 5-pin DIN cable.
Getting Started
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